The global television industry watched the United States with anticipation on July 8, 2026. On Wednesday morning (local time), actress Liza Colón-Zayas (53) and her colleague Jeff Hiller (50) announced the nominees for the upcoming Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. The Emmy is one of the most important television awards in the world. Here is an overview of some of the most significant categories.
"The Pitt" and "Hacks" Lead Nominations
Looking at series productions, the hospital drama "The Pitt" and the dramedy "Hacks" have particularly strong chances. While "The Pitt" can boast a total of 25 nominations in the drama category according to an announcement, "Hacks" follows in the comedy category with 24 nominations - even setting a record. Never before have there been so many comedy nominations in one year for a single production; in previous years, "The Studio" and "The Bear" each achieved 23 nominations.
For best drama series, in addition to "The Pitt", "The Diplomat", "The Gilded Age", "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms", "Paradise", "Pluribus", "Slow Horses", and "Your Friends & Neighbors" are also nominated. For best lead actress in the drama category, Carrie Coon, Chase Infiniti, Keri Russell, Rhea Seehorn, and Zendaya could be honored. Their male colleagues in the race are Sterling K. Brown, Gary Oldman, Mark Ruffalo, Rufus Sewell, and Noah Wyle.
For best comedy series, in addition to "Hacks", the productions "Abbott Elementary", "The Bear", "Margo's Got Money Troubles", "Nobody Wants This", "Only Murders in the Building", "Shrinking", and "Widow's Bay" are competing. The respective lead actresses and lead actors who can hope for an Emmy here are Quinta Brunson, Ayo Edebiri, Elle Fanning, Lisa Kudrow, Jean Smart, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Steve Carell, Matthew Rhys, Jason Segel, and Martin Short.
Big Names Also in the Limited Series Category
In the limited series or anthology category, "All Her Fault", "The Beast In Me", "Beef", "DTF St. Louis", and "Love Story" are hoping for recognition. Nominated as best lead actresses and lead actors in this category are: Claire Danes, Sally Field, Carey Mulligan, Sarah Pidgeon, Sarah Snook, Riz Ahmed, Jason Bateman, Charlie Hunnam, Oscar Isaac, and Matthew Rhys.
On August 17, the final round of voting begins, during which eligible voters will decide until August 26 which stars and series will receive the awards. The Emmy Awards in the main categories will then be presented on September 14 at the 78th edition of the gala. Actress Mariska Hargitay (62), known from the series "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit", will host the ceremony.
